CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES • March 10, 2026
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center • 22795 Barton Road
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bill Hussey convened the Regular Meeting of the City Council for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Paston Jonathan Tilt from Centerpointe Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Sabino.
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
None.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bill Hussey
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino
Council Member Doug Wilson
Council Member Jeff Allen
Council Member Matt Brown
Absent:
A. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS TO, OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, pulled Consent Calendar Item No. 4 for discussion.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
Daysi Alcocer, City Clerk, read out an email comment submitted by Resident Michael Arteaga regarding the Annual Trunk or Treat location.
Ava Firnkoess, Resident, provided a statement regarding the need for AEDs in the city.
Julia Firnkoess, Resident, provided a statement in support of AEDs in the city.
Jenifer Parker, Resident, provided a statement in support of AEDs in the city.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
The following Grand Terrace High School Athletes of the Week were presented with a certificate of recognition for all their accomplishments and outstanding representation of Grand Terrace:
• Deanna Sandoval
• Amanda Estrada
• Kenneth Jacquez
• Gaby Jacome
• Jayden Murcia
Top Tier Plumbing & Air were presented with a Certificate of Recognition for their outstanding work in assisting a resident in need.
Rosa King, Resident, was presented with a Proclamation for National Nutrition Month.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Brown pulled Consent Item No. 7 for discussion.
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Allen moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-3, 5-6 followed by a second from Mayor Pro Tem Sabino.
1) Waive Full Reading of, and Direct the City Attorney to Read by Title only for, Ordinances on the Agenda
2) Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - February 10, 2026 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - February 24, 2026 3) Award Professional Services Agreement for Videographer Services 4) Auditor's Annual Financial Report and Related Documents for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Christine Clayton, Finance Director, provided a brief overview of this item.
RESULT: APPROVED 5 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Council Member Brown
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
5) Housing Successor Agency Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30,2025
6) Measure | Fund Annual Financial & Compliance Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025
7) Measure | 3.0 Draft Expenditure Plan
Discussion was had among Council.
Council Member Brown made a moved to approve the item, with the condition that the subsidiary region be revised to match the Mountain Desert subsidiary, followed by a second by Council Member Allen.
Mayor Hussey provided an alternate motion and directed staff to invite SBCTA to provide an informational report on this item, followed by a second from Council Member Wilson.
RESULT: APPROVED 3 TO 2
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Wilson
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Brown
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS
8) Community Benefit Fund Grant Award to Grand Terrace High School Baseball Booster in the amount of $2,000
Christine Clayton, Finance Director provided the staff report on this item.
Jamie Young, Treasurer for the Grand Terrace High School Baseball Booster Club, provided a brief statement on behalf of the organization.
NO PULIC COMMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Sabino stepped away from the dais prior to the vote; accordingly, her vote was not recorded.
RESULT: APPROVED 4 TO 0
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
9) First Reading & Introduction of an Ordinance adding Chapter 9.37 (Aggressive Solicitation)
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager provided the PowerPoint presentation for this
NO PUBLIC COMMENT
RECOMMENDATION: CONDUCT A FIRST READING & INTRODUCTION, BY TITLE ONLY, OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 9.37
(AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION)
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Council Member Brown
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
10) Consideration of Adoption of Resolutions and Conduct First Reading of an Ordinance Relating to the Establishment of a General Transactions and Use Tax at a Rate of Up to 1.00%
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney provided the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Johan Gallo, Resident expressed opinion on the item.
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF A CERTAIN MEASURE
RELATING TO A TRANSACTIONS AND USE (SALES) TAX AT THE
CONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION EXPECTED TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026; AND
ADOPT A RESOLUTION SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN
ARGUMENT(S) AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, REGARDING THE GRAND TERRACE GENERAL SERVICES MEASURE; AND
ADOPT A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL
ARGUMENTS FOR THE GRAND TERRACE GENERAL SERVICES
MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION EXPECTED ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026; AND
IF THE RESOLUTIONS ABOVE ARE ADOPTED, THEN CONDUCT THE
FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
THE PROPOSED GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX MEASURE
Council Member Allen moved to approve the staff recommendation as presented, seconded by Council Member Wilson.
Mayor Hussey proposed an alternative motion to proceed with a Special Tax Measure; however, no second was received. The motion failed, and Council proceeded to vote on the original motion.
RESULT: FAILED - 1 TO 4
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Council Member Wilson
AYES: Council Member Allen
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: Man Weber BroPro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson.
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Brown requested that a discussion be had regarding the location of the annual Trunk or Treat, seconded by Council Member Allen.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Brown
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Sabino, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brown
NAYS: None
I. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Matt Brown reported on the following:
• Met with County Fire Chief Dan Munsy to discuss how County Fire addresses development-related challenges, County Fire will assume ambulance services within the city in the near future
• Attended the Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Boy Scouts Troop 40 and Lions Club on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
• Attended the Blue Mountain Hike on Sunday, March 1, 2026 • Attended the Ribbon Cutting for Antonious Pizza on Saturday, March 7, 2026 Council Member Jeff Allen reported on the following:
• Attended the Blue Mountain Hike on Sunday, March 1, 2026 • Attended the Ribbon Cutting for Antonious Pizza on Saturday, March 7, 2026 Council Member Doug Wilson reported on the following:
• Attended the Ribbon Cutting for Antonious Pizza on Saturday, March 7, 2026 • Announced that fire weather conditions are approaching and emphasized the importance of being prepared
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Sabino reported on the following:
• Attended the Blue Mountain Hike on Sunday, March 1, 2026 Mayor Bill Hussey reported on the following:
• Attended the Blue Mountain Hike on Sunday, March 1, 2026 • Attended Terrace View Elementary for American Read
• Announced he will be attending Career Day at Terrace Hills Middle School on Wednesday, March 11, 2026
• Attended the Southern California Association of Governments Meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026
• Announced the Chamber of Commerce Meeting taking place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026
J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Konrad Bolowich, City Manager, announced the following:
• Provided an update to the Blue Mountain Trail
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Lieutenant Fries reported on the following:
• Expressed his appreciation for the continuous support on the topic of public safety
FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant Fire Chief Jager reported on the following:
• Announced that fire weather conditions are approaching and emphasized the importance of being prepared
• Provided an update on the firehouse
• Announced that on March 5, 2026, 56 Cadets were introduced to the Fire Department
K. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:33 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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Bill Hussey, Mayor Daysi Algocer, City Clerk